Magtapatan (en. To encounter)

/magtapatan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To meet or encounter at a specific place.

We talked when we encountered each other in the park.

Nag-usap kami nang magtapatan sa parke.

To exchange information or feelings with each other.

It's important to be honest in true situations.

Mahalaga ang magtapatan sa tunay na sitwasyon.

To be truthful or straightforward with each other.

We need to be honest about our plans.

Kailangan natin magtapatan tungkol sa ating mga plano.

The word 'magtapatan' comes from the root word 'tapat' which means 'to be straight' or 'to be honest'.

to confess feelings

To express true feelings to someone.

magtapat ng nararamdaman

honest

Refers to being truthful or sincere with one another.

tapat

honesty

The quality of being truthful or sincere in words and actions.

katapatan

Be honest with each other

We need to be honest about what we feel.

Kailangan natin magtapatan tungkol sa mga nararamdaman natin.

Have a straightforward or direct conversation

I hope we can have a straightforward talk about our problems.

Sana magtapatan tayo sa mga problema natin.

No hidden secrets

We should be honest, with no hidden secrets from each other.

Dapat tayong magtapatan, walang itinatagong lihim sa isa't isa.